Russian Teacakes
These light and sweet mouthfuls have always been a staple of the Pineo holiday cookie collection.
1 cup butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp vanilla
powdered sugar for finishing
- Mix butter, vanilla, and half cup sugar.
- Work in flour, salt, and nuts until dough holds together.
- Shape into 1" balls. Place 1" apart on uncreased sheet. (Balls will stay the same size.)
- Bake 10-12 minutes or until set but not brown.
- While warm, roll in powdered sugar. Cool, and then roll in powdered sugar again.